"Green Balls" : The Adventures of a Night-Bomber

"Green Balls: The Adventures of a Night-Bomber" by Paul Bewsher is a recollection of a young man's experiences as a night bomber during World War I, providing a personal look into the world of aerial battle and the mental strain it put on those who fought. Starting with the narrator's shift from a normal life to the intense demands of flying bombing missions, the story paints a vivid picture of the war. The author's initial trips on a seaplane, patrolling the North Sea, capture the rush of flying and the strange balance of excitement and danger that defined daily life. Highlighting the relationships between airmen and the tough decisions they faced on their missions, the author shares his feelings about aerial bombing and sets the tone for the trials to come as he goes into battle against the enemy in the sky.